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BU08 EUP

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super17,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 EUP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts 300 Super
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,538 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 36,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 33,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 20,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,144 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 14,144 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,543 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super?

Based on 12,116 MOT tests across 1,406 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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BU08 EUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 EUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 EUP registered?

BU08 EUP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts 300 Super, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BU08 EUP safe to buy?

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